Mar 5th, 2010
To new beginnings!
Feb 12th, 2010
Check out my work as a NICHE Finalist
Although I was not a winner in either category I still learned a lot from this experience and will be trying again next year. It is quite an honor to be a finalist regardless of the outcome.
Oct 20th, 2009
Finalist in the NICHE Awards
From an Email received moments ago:
Congratulations!
Two of your works have been selected as finalists in the 2010 NICHE Awards! Your piece entitled “Mezuzzah” is a finalist in Judaica. A second piece, “Kiddush Cup” is a finalist in Metal: Cast.
We received nearly 1,000 entries this year, and it is truly an honor to be selected as a finalist.
This is the most excited i’ve been since the Saul Bell Design Awards!
Aug 30th, 2009
Haystack was an incredible experience. These two mezuzahs are just some of the pieces I finished while at this workshop. Working with Fred Fenster and Hiroko Yamada changed my perspective of my own work. I’m working in my studio and working harder then ever before. Keep checking back to see what I am up to.
Jan 26th, 2009
Assistantship summer 2009
I will be assisting Fred Fenster and Hiroko Yamada this summer at Haystack Mountain School of Art July 19th though the 31st. This is such an honor. I’m am beyond excited to learn and help out Fred this summer!!!
Nov 13th, 2008
Finalist in the Rio Grand Saul Bell Design Awards
From Press Release 2008:
Jewelry designer and artist Joy Stember of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as a finalist in the 2008 Saul Bell Design Award competition for jewelry and hollowware design. Both the designer and her hollowware piece were honored in Las Vegas during JCK Las Vegas in June. Stember‘s striking piece, “Kiddush Cup” was constructed using bronze and silver. When looking down at the cup, the base makes a Star of David symbol. The Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat or a Jewish holiday. Stember was a finalist for the Hollowware category. Winning and finalist pieces may be viewed online at www.saulbellaward.com.
To be included in theHollowwaresection: the predominant metal is silver and/or gold; includes vessels that are spun, drawn, forged and/or raised. Decorative fabricated or cast components may be incorporated into the design.
The 2008 competition challenged jewelry designers to push the boundaries of creativity as they created original and innovative pieces in any of five jewelry categories. Each designer chose one category as the foundation of their piece and integrated additional stones or materials as they wished, provided that the predominant material contained at least 75% of the finished, original design.
500 Metal Vessels by Lark Books
In November of 2007, I was published in a book called “500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment” “Juried by Fred Fenster, a distinguished presence in the field, 500 Metal Vessels features page after page of superbly crafted bowls, teapots, vases, chalices, urns, and other exquisite handmade hollowware. Made from diverse metals and techniques (forging, raising, casting, forming, soldering, and welding), these eye-catching pieces also display gorgeous applied surface embellishments, from enamel to repoussé.” (quote from the lark Books website) My piece titled “Kiddush Cup” is featured on page 240. Please check out this book at any local book store or see the piece in the gallery section of my website.
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Upcoming Show at Wayne Art Center
I have been chosen to participate in CraftForms 2008 14th Annual International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Craft. There were 711 entries and I was one out of 94 artists chosen for this very prestigious exhibition. Two Judaica pieces will be showcased there. You can check them at in the gallery section of my website. One is titled “Kiddush Cup” the other is “Heaven Sent Yad”. If you are in the area please come check them out December 6, 2008 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for the opening reception and artist talk. The exhibition will run through January 24, 2009.
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